. >> mike barnicle? >> i learned what we just saw, the piece that lewis did that we showed earlier, nothing can prepare you for the reality of the devastation in the rockaways. and in new jersey as well from sandy. nothing can compare. pictures don't even get close to it. >> and time goes by, but these people are still in this reality right now. so please logon to the website and help out any way you can. >> no doubt about it, we've got to do everything we can. you know, the news trucks left, but the suffering remains there. something i saw along the gulf coast and now they're seeing it first hand on long island and certainly new jersey. so, again, for more information, visit reliefforrockaway.com and help out anyway you can. if it's way too early, what time is it? >> that would mean it's time for "morning joe," but right now it's time for our old pal, chuck todd. chuck?! >>> thank you, brother mike. four miles, the rough distance between the u.s. capitol and the pentagon. it can feel like a lot longer t